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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-10-27
Already a Lot OF Electric S1oters.

Many will be surprised by the state
ment that more than 900, 900 passen-
gers are carried annually in this conn
try on street cars moved by electric
motors. In Montgomery, Ala. cleo
tricity is used on eleven miles of road.
and the cost is reported by the general
manager to be only one-half the cost
of horse power. Roads on which cleo
tricity takes the place of horse
power are found in Baltimore, Los
Angeles. Port Huron, Detroit. Scran-
ton, Appleton, Wis. and Denver,
Electric railways are either in course
of construction or under contract in
twelve other cities, and thirty-seven
companies have been formed OF other
steps taken for the building of such
roads. Upon none of the roads now
in operation in this country, however,
is force supplied by storage batteries
attached to the cars. In most cases
power is communicated by an over
head condYstoE.lElsesrtsal Rseiss0.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-10-27

A granite shaft recently quarried
by the Bodwell granite company in
Vinalhayeu, Me-, is the largest piece
of stone ever quarried on earth, and
if erected will be the highest, largest,
and heaviest single piece of stone now
standing OF that ever stood, so far as
there is any record, 1t considerably
exceeds in length any of the Egyptian
obelisks. The shaft is 1l5 feet long,
10 feet square at the base, and weighs
$50 tons.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-10-27

A recent freshet in Wilkes comfy,
Georgia, washed away part of hill
on which an Indian village once stood,
and the ground for acres around is said
to be streWn with flint arrow and spear
heads, stone tomahawks, maceS,
battle-aXes, and almost every instru-
these were found many domestic
articles, as mortars and pestles for
MASKING corn, pots hewn out of solid
stone. and broken vases carved in
curious designs. On the top of this
hill was found large pie of broken
and defective arrow-heads, which
seemed to mark the spot where some
arrow-maker had his shop.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-10-27
Joke OF a Mean Man.

The meanest man in Boston has
been reported. He calls himself y
practical Joker, and it is said that,
having noticed that on certain day
of the week a pudding was placed on
the ledge of a window to cool, he
bought bean-blower and box of
mandrake pills, and when the pudding
next appeared he blew it full of pills.
1t is also said that puddings are no
longer exposed on that back window.
-Nel0 York Sam.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-10-27

Capt Jack, Crawford, the poet
scout. is soon to GO upon the stage in
new historical play called Daniel
Boone" with real Indians, living bears.
elks, mustangs, wolves, prairie dogs,
and all the other usual accessories Of
the wild Western drama. -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-10-27

New York has a tax on inheritances
"a very easy tax to pay. Within the
last two years it has paid over S., ,00o,.
600 into the treasury Of the state
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-10-27

There is a dog in ST. Catharines,
Ont. that can climb a lamp-post as
ssaily Is q aGaiggsl can q tEss
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-10-27

e. Y. LACEY,
A TTORNEY AT LAW, and NOTARY
IN PUBLfC.
Office with n. STUART. North ChestnutSt
Rayenna, Ohio.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

We have rescued the state from bankruptcy
and maintained and advanced her credit TO
the highest point IL has ever reached We
have la rgely reduced the public bonded debt;
we have cut down the interest charge so as 10
make. each year, saving on that account
alone Of Ss-.aa We have stopped the decline
OF the aggregate Of the personal property oil
the state on the duplicate for taxation; we
have largely increased that aggregate and
thus by bringing new values on the duplicate.
have reduced the burdens that previously
rested on the lands and other visible property
of the state. We have greatly checked the
growth q: local Indebtedness. and have, by
taxing the liquor traffic. relieved the annual
burdens Of local taxation 10 the extent OF 81
Opa.p0 We have secured honest elections in
All the cities. and We have once more given
Cincinnati a creditIble government and a
good name.-torsTR0r FsTdksTS oPsHiHg sPesch di
faLfT.N
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19
FROM LIFE TO DEATH

is but moment If rheumatism or neural
gia strikes the heart. These diseases are
the most painful and the most dangerous
OF any TO which human kind Is liable
They hy from one part TO another without
a moments warning, and linlments and
other outward applications are in them
sei'es uaiselous because 'hes are iiaoie 70
uiNe 'ie u.S.Ase 80 70 SOM Vital organ enc
.ause ii'..n. uea heh'ai''in m uinSi anu
n. n',i,, anIai as ., sne J.o anu ui ea,i
~; an. q - .tS ~ ,hs e Ist "n. " IN
Sn Ao.n 'ne 'i'u VI. uahse1ous Aus
,horauabir ,as,aI and + 81. snra 60
Robert Sprotbery' Driver on CEDAR Ave
Car Line, and who lives at Glendale
Ave, Cleveland, ono said IN relation ''
ms rheumatism: nave been troubled iof
aoout thfee years win rheumatism IN m.
mp. nave had many severe attacks. that
rendered il impossible for me to work Thest
.,,,cLs vouIa of,.r I,s, from, f,ur 10 81,
''' "o"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

General Black. commissioner Of pensions,
is still suffering severely from rheumatism.
Thirty Thousand people attended the
yearly meeting of Friends at Plainfeld.
Ind.
Cholera is increasing fearfully in Italy.
At MeSSina il Is not confined TO ths poorer
classes.
The president and Mrs. Cleveland arrived
in Washington from Philadelphia Sunday
morning.
The census Of Ironton. o.. taken for the
purpose of securing the mail-carrier sys-
TEN, shows the population to be 1l,240.
The socialistic labor party of New York
has decidedtto send speakers throughout the
state. to explain the doctrines of the party.
Monroe Johnston. cOlored. who confessed
having killed three persons. was taken
from officers at Reeds. Ala. and lynched.
Samuel Griffith. an aged farmer living
near Lebanon. O.. was found dead with a
cash in his head. and il is supposed he was
murdered.
Nationalists meetings were held at Ban
don and Mitchelstown Sunday. without in
reference. An Orange-Catholic riot Oc-
Cured at tIreencastle.
ITe>IuSul loAIS. VI AHC NdlithhI DdSc
Ball league. refuses TO recognize the Broth
erhOod Of players "a an organization, and
serious trouble may result.
Base Ball-St. Lous 8. Cleveland 4: Ath-
letc ;. Brooklyn ,: Columbus 2. Mansfield
,: Danville Platts IA. Logansport 3: Gin
charlottesville game prevented by rain.
Dillon regards the situation in Ireland as
exceedingly grave. and says he will not be
surprised if within month he and many
other nationalist leaders are picking oakum.
II is claimed the labor unions OF New
York city are contributing literally 10 the
fund for appealing the cases Of the con-
demned anarchists to the nited States su-
preme court.
Messengers dispatched TO inform Emin
Bey that Stanley was en- route 10 his as
SiStance have returned. They found Emin
safe. and Just returned from an expedition
against hostile chief.
Boulsnger addressed the officers OF his
command Sunday, urging the need Of school
ing the troops in offensive tactics. and say
ing the hour had not vet struck for the
general disarmament in Europe.
Henry George and DR. McGlynn address
ed a meeting of telegraphers and others
connected with electrical pursuits in New
York. and resolutions were adopted ap-
proving the platform OF the united labor
party.
The car is said TO have a superstitious
horror OF war, occasioned by the prophecy
of soothsayer that he would come 10 his
end in one. Is Is for this reason. II is
claimed. that he does not take more de-
termined action regarding Bulgaria. As
70 when the crisis shall come, ii is stated.
rests with Germany.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19
SILENCE GAYS CONSENT.
A lover once pondered an sTnorous plea

lover once pondered an arnorous plea
For many u day,
Resolved tha, the tale of his passion should be
Told in a neat way.
The tenderest terms Of the language he sought.
And conned them till all We're arranged as they
ought.
I'm perfectly certain wha. III say, he thought,
oh, what will she say
Yet, strangely enough. when he knelt by her side
II chancsd to tsfall
That none Of the eloquent speeches he tried
Would come at his call.
His cowardly tongue could say little, at best,
But his brave eyes said much-and kiss said the
rest,
While she only hid her fair face in his breast,
Saving nothing at all! lid Bits.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

The London and North Western Rail
way company, which has line between
London. Liverpool. Chester, Gloucester
and Manchester-that is TO say. a main
line with several branches and feeders. has
taken rather extraordinary action. 1t has
forbidden the sale of intoxicants-includ-
ing ale-in all the railway restaurants for
the Use of its employees on its line, and
ordered the substitution of coffee. The
managers are neither fanatics nor philan-
thropiSts but simply wise and practical
business men. who wish their employees to
keep themselves in condition TO do their
work well and 10 provide for the safety of
the travelling public.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

MS eyes Deamng with tenderness and
confidence, and she thought how soon all
| that quiet happiness would vanish, and
| all through her fault.
At last she heard the postman's foot
mail on the table.
Mr. Nivien looked mechanically at the
envelopes: there were three letters
Alice, overcome with terror. felt the
blood coursing about her temples and
| buzzing through her ears as she closed
her ewes, almost ready to faint away.
who writes to you in this places'
asked her husband, handing her small,
scented envelope addressed in a strange
| handwriting
Il don't know" stammered she.
Look and see"
ing Ia open il.
Well. why don't You read that letter.
insisted Mr.. Nivien.
Then, with movement of despair, she
abruptly handed him the letter, saying:
Read il YOURSELF and she awaited,
expecting to see everything fall to pieces
about her.
She heard the noise Of tearing paper,
/ anu tntU. dlitI ~ lew OI
agony, her husband said:
The letter is signed Rogcr de Beau
mont. He is secretary os benevolent
committee, and requests your aid in rails.
ing funds for the orphans"
A few DAYS later Mr.. Vivien took Alice
back To Paris. The young woman had
not seen anything OF Roger, and she was
terribly worried by the thought that her
letter had remained in the young mans
possession.
The remembrance OF that letter became
the torture of her life.
At times she would have crazy notion
OF throwing herself at her husbands feet
and acknowledging her moment of folly
but she WAS terrified at the thought tha,
it might destroy their quiet happiness
Another fear also oppressed her and
choked down the avowal that her over.
burdened heart wished 10 make.
"Will my husband really believe tha,
man obtained only those few lines Of love
| from me,''
She would occasionally see Roger at tn.
play, at the race or on the promenade; in
looking at her he would always smile in
such n,ocking way that she would
tremble from shame and anguish.
Ten years went by in tnis way. At last
they met by chance one evening at grand
ball. Roger came forward to engage
Alice for dance. II was only by super
human effort that she did not faint. bu,
on rejecting that she would perhaps nevel
again have an opportunity of speaking tt
the man who held her honor. nay even heI
life, in his hands, she accepted his invita-
| ton.
Sir" said she in low voice, ..foI
heavens sake have pity on me this time
Give me back my peace of mind. During
the past ten years of my life have been
tortured almost 10 death. For PHYS sake
return the letter which SO foolishly
| wrote To you
Roger burst out in loud, careless
laugh, while the woman stood painting
with impatience and anger.
At last he answered frankly, his voice
still seeming full of fun:
why, do you think that I have been
keeping all the love letters that received
during my life; On my honor, l swear
it, ! lighted my cigar with yours the day
you left the seaside, when l saw that al
hope was lost. t."-Translated from the
French ot Morand for The Times Demo
Graf
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

There has been some inquiry here as to
the temperance plank in the platform re-
Gently adopted by the New York repuAli-
cans. Here it is, in full, and it is good
one:
We heartily endorse the purpose of the
republican majority OF the legislature in
passing the bills TO limit and restrict the
liquor traffic. and we condemn the vetoes
of the governor as hostile to that purpose.
We recommend comprehensive and efficient
legislation for giving local option by coun-
ties, towns and cities, and restriction by
taxation in such localities as do not, by
their option. exclude absolutely the traffic
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

Mr.. J. W. Jarrett, who has just died, in
this city. was formerly queensware dealer.
but for many years has been an insurance
man. He was an ardent red-hot democrat:
vet he was man of such high character
that he WAS universally respected and
highly esteemed by his political opponents.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19
Syrup of Figs,

Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Co., San Francisco. Cal. is natures
only true laxative. This pleasant Cali
forna liquid fruit remedy may be had at
DIR. Caspers drug store, SOC. and 81 bottles.
1t is the most pleasant, prompt and effect
i've remedy known 10 cleanse the system; tC
act on the liver. kidneys, and bowels gent
ly yet thoroughly; to dispel headaches,
colds. and fevers, and to cure constipation,
indigestion, and kindred ills.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19
ENcurstOn to IT. Louis, Mo-, Via the Pop.
uiar Pan Handle Route.


On account OF the twenty-tirst national
encampment Of the q. A. K. 10 be held in
ST. Louis the Pittsburg, Cincinnati and 81.
Louis railway-the popular Pan Handle
route-will sell excursion tickets to st.
Louis and return al the rate of one cent
per mile. short line distance. from Srptem-
ber cath TO 27th inclusive. These tickets
will be good for passage into st. Loui.
until September 2sth, and returning
from September 27th TO October 5th,
1887. BY special arrangements original
purchasers of these excursion tickets can
have the time limited extended until Octo-
ber 3lst, which will afford ample opportu-
nifty 10 visit points in the west and south
west.
Persons contemplating visiting ST. Louis,
during the encampment, should bear in
mind that the Pan Handle route is the short
lime TO ST. Louis. running day coaches and
Pullman sleeping cars through without
change. Rate. $3.50. 22lr
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

Mr. Hamilton Busbey. one OF the editors
and proprietors of the Turf. Field and
Farm. New York. has arrived in the city
and will remain in the county for several
days Mr.. Busbey. who did his first news
paper work on the REPUBLIC. has attained
high position in American journalism.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

A vigorous effort is now being made to
organize a Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion in Springfield, on broad and perina-
nent basis. The movement is in the hands
of active young men who are Christians and
who have spirit and pluck.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

The Memphis irGlGnchc suggests that
the republicans nominate Rutherford b.
Hayes. They would act wisely in doing
this. if General Hayes would accept, which
he would not. He is out of politics.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

The only exclusive baby carriage store in
the United Statesis at No. 275 Wabash
avenue. Chicago. The large and beautiful
display Of the celebrated Holman Adjusta-
bic Baby carriages is the wonder and pride
of the people OF the great northwest. See
advertisement in another column of the
REPUBLIC, and send for their handsome
catalogue,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

Commercial fertilizers at Spring
fieId-are extensively used by Clark county
farmers. They prove effective against tht
winter killing of wheat.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

will remain as a resident Of Springfield. fol
the present.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

Rev. John Pearson's first sermon to the
people of the Central NJ. f.. church. Sunday
morning. was well adapted to the occasion.
He capturrd the audience
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

Nobody has been convicted of numbering
the late Rev Mr. Haddock, Of Sioux City.
Iowa, but man has at last been convicted
of slaughtering him.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

Of the fifteen daily papers in Alabama
eleven are democratic protection organs.
Henry Waterson and John g. Carlisle
should make canvass of the state.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

Just as the sea-serpent has disappeared
for the season. an elephant has been dis
covered flying in the sky. The newspaper
liar has all seasons for his own.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

A Mexican paper says that the condition
of the very poor in the City of Mexico is
most lamentable. Neither Naples nor Con
stantinople in their lowest quarters can
show worse squalOr or more saddenine
spectacles
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

Col J. ID. Platt has purchased the Cooper
academy property, in Dayton. formerly
owned by Mrs. Galloway, at one time res-
ident Of this city.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

Philadelphia's patriotic centennial spree
is over. Now il is ST. Louis's turn.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

SHlLOH'S COUGH and Consumption
Cure is sold by +. A. Garwood on . guar
ntee. 1t cures Consumption.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

ksr will b reelected by from 20. 900 to
40 600 majority.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

Governor Foraker proved a larger figure
at Philadelphia than President Cleveland.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

Dom Pedro. emperor of Brazil. is said Ia
be insane. and il IS also said that there is a
prospect that Brazil will become repub-
lie.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

1t used to be considered beneath the dig
nifty of London gentleman to let his town
or country house. Now the practice has
become quite common. Rich Americans
purses have done it,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

The farmers are much encouraged by the
late rains.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

We find the following in the Columbus
Dispatch. of Saturday:
Our special correspondent at Philadelphia
telegraphed that Mrs. Cleveland turned her
back 10 the procession while Governor For
aker was passing.
This spoiled two things: An opportunity
for the governor to see a very handsome
woman. and an opportunity for Mrs. Cleve-
land 10 see very handsome, very brave
and very gallant man.
That was about all there was of it. Then
il should be borne in mind that Mrs. Cleve-
land has very shapely shoulders. and that
her back. in her nicely-fitting dress. was
about As fine sight a. her face would have
been. Let US have peace.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

When you want good coal 90 to WheldOn
& Merrill, Grand opera house.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19
NJ NluN s.s!.. sslTs.!.. h. :.

Acker's Baby
Soother at hand. 1t is the only safe
medicine yet made that will remove all
infantile disorders. 1t contains no Opium
Or Morphine. but gives the child natural
ease JroD pain. Price 25 cents. Sold by
Frank II. COblentz, corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-19

Mills. the man who is soon to make
prohibition speech in this city, in speech
at Cleveland. a few days ago, made the
statement that Governor Foraker, in ap-
pointing four police commissioners for
Cincinnati. purpOSely selected men who
were known TO be opposed "a enforcing the
SUNDAY law. and that had he done other
wise he would not have been re-nominated
al Toledo. One of Mr.. Mills's auditors, Mr..
David Armstrong, asked the speaker for a
written statement of his charge and it was
furnished. Mr.. Armstrong sent the state
ment 10 Governor Foraker. asking for a
reply. He has just received the following
answer:
Mr.. David Armstrong. Cleveland. o:
DEAR SIR am in receipt Of your letter,
and in reply would say that there is no
truth in the statement of Mr.. Mills, As re-
ported. Men who represent great moral
idea in the name of good morals ought to
have regard enough for good morals to tell
the truth. Very respectfully.
}. B. FoRAkER.
When Mills comes and speaks here our
citizens will take each and all of his oracu-
lar assertions with little grain of salt.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-10-07
Drawing To ii Close.

NEW YORK, Oct. s -Itis announced
that the sale OF the Baltimore and
Ohio to the Western union has been
completed. The contract WAS signed
this morning. Mr.. Gould says he
does not yet know the exact price but
that the Western MON will issue suf
hcient stock to take up the indebted
ness, and the capital stock of the Bal
timore and Ohio matter has now been
referred back TO the Baltimore and
Ohio directors for ratification.